Year 12 Modern History

This pathfinder has been created to assist Year 12 students with their Modern History Studies.

General Resources

World Book Encyclopaedia, 2005030 WORWorld Book provides details on various issues including history, economics, customs, social practices, religion. It also includes many pictures and maps and can be accessed online through World Book Online. The password is located on the school website.

We suggest Year 12 students use the World Book Advanced option.

On the home page of World Book Advanced, click on the 'Pathfinders' link on the left hand side and scroll down to the WWI link. On this page you will find a long list of quality resources that will assist you in your study of WWI.

Grolier Encyclopaedia OnlineThis site gives you good general information about different societies and allows you to look at related articles. This website can be accessed through the school homepage.

World History Online - Hyper HistoryThis site presents a comprehensive timeline which allows you to click on different words to find out more information. Click on the Events tab and search historical events.

Access to the following two databases is also available from the BPS website (Students Tab, then Library). The password is located on the school website page.

Video Content

Neok12This is a great site which has video content on major historical events. It gives the general history of each of these events as well as looking at famous people and places. It also has a huge range of pictures.

World War One

firstworldwar.comThis is a comprehensive website containing web articles, encyclopaedia articles, source documents, timelines etc. Try to ignore the advertising on this site, as the information is worth searching through.

Australian War MemorialThis site provides some valuable information about WW1 as well as links to further resources, including articles, podcasts, primary sources etc. An quality resource.

anzacday.orgOn this site you will find three initial links: Overview of the Conflict, Supplementary Information and Anecdotes, The Australian Home Front During WW1. Each link will provide you with further information and resources that are worth looking at.

Gallipoli and The AnzacsThis is a very comprehensive site, which focuses on the Battle of Gallipoli. Includes artwork, individual accounts, tours of Anzac Cove today etc.

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